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June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The 2020 appropriations bills apply the 10-20-30 formula to 17 different accounts, three more than in Fiscal Year 2019. I am hopeful that Members on both sides of the aisle will support these targeted investments in persistent poverty communities by supporting this bill." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, and Christopher Wray - Current, Former Judiciary Chairmen Continue Oversight of Response to Alleged Sale of Human Fetal Tissue Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 4 years since the Emanuel AME shooting. 4 years without action by my Republican colleagues. We've waited long enough. The Senate must pass the #CharlestonLoophole legislation now!" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Maloney, Clyburn introduce Nonprofit Relief Act of 2019 Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "This is now the longest period in U.S. history without an increase to the federal minimum wage. Workers ought to have a living wage. The #RaiseTheWage Act would provide >180K South Carolina workers w/ an average salary increase of $3,900/year." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to join @RepMaloney in introducing this bill to lift these misplaced tax burdens off non-profits so they can direct these resources to the invaluable community services they provide." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 4th anniversary of the devastating tragedy that was the Emanuel AME Church shooting. While we offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and victims of that day, we also ought to be taking action. The House has acted. It's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Tweet - "We need to allow people to get the kind of post-secondary education that will help them achieve their dreams and aspirations, and earn a living to become productive members of society. #CancelMyDebt" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Menendez Outlines Legislation to Stop Surprise Medical Bills from Burdening Families Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
June 14, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2019 Graham on Iranian Attack in Gulf of Oman Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 13, 2019 Senators Lankford, Kaine, Tester, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect Federal Student Aid for Gold Star Families Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2019 Scott, Manchin Introduce Legislation to Expand Credit Access Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2019 Graham on Foreign Influence on American Elections Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 13, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 13, 2019 Tweet - "For far too many students & families, the cost of higher education has meant daunting debt & a lifetime of student loan repayments. I look forward to working with @SenWarren on legislation to provide affordable access to education for all Americans. #CancelMyDebt" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Young Introduce Hud Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 U.S. Senators Smith, Cortez Masto, Scott, Cramer, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Manufactured Housing as Part of Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Young, Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Introduce HUD Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Graham Reintroduces the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 12, 2019 Graham Reintroduces the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 12, 2019 Scott, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent and Combat Obesity Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will be voting on the 2020 Labor-HHS-Education funding bill. This bill invests and increases funding in areas like: education health care workforce training So that every individual has a chance at a better life." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Graham Opening Statement at Hearing on Secure and Protect Act Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 11, 2019 Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr has a duty to protect the rule of law. Instead, he is obstructing legitimate congressional oversight in a cynical effort to hide the truth from the American people. But today, we're fighting to protect our constitution. #CultureOfCorruption" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "We must #NeverForget the thousands of first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attack. I proudly co-sponsored legislation to ensure the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund will be there to help them and their families as long as they need it. #Renew911VCF" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "I support the @SenateDems demands today for a vote on the #SaveTheInternetAct to restore #NetNeutrality. Restricting internet access by any means is wrong. The Senate should join the House in voting for a free and open internet." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2019 Congressman Wilson Moves To Save The Savannah Riverfront Rep. Joe Wilson
June 10, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill Providing Tax Relief to College Scholarship Recipients Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 10, 2019 Media Advisory: Judiciary Hearing on Graham Legislation to Fix Southern Border Crisis Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 10, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct to prevent discrimination against women in pay. It's now 2019, yet we are still seeing vast differences in pay between men and women. The House has done its part. It's time for our Senate colleagues to do theirs." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Foreign Affairs Committee Letter to Pompeo on Libya Conflict Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 7, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Democrats' Amnesty Bill, H.R. 6 Rep. William Timmons
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, nearly 100 people in the U.S. fall victim to gun violence. The House has taken action to provide commonsense solutions to #EndGunViolence. It's time for the Senate to do the same. #WearOrange" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Today we honor all those who bravely stormed those beaches that day, and we remember not only the lives that were lost, but also the unity of various backgrounds and religious faiths, all fighting to preserve our freedoms." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Permanent Reauthorization of Bulletproof Vest Grant Program Signed into Law Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 5, 2019 Lowey, Fortenberry, Coons, Graham, Kaine, Gardner Introduce Partnership Fund for Peace Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
June 5, 2019 Reed, Menendez, Graham, Paul, Murphy, Leahy, Young Announce 22 Joint Resolutions to Block Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE without Congressional Approval Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
June 5, 2019 ICYMI: In Response to Graham, Officials Agree on Important Step to Reduce Fentanyl Trafficking, Overdose Deaths Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "In South Carolina, we know the effects of #ClimateCrisis on our oceans. We're seeing warmer ocean temperatures, rising sea levels, and an abhorrent amount of trash being dumped in their waters. During #CapitolHillOceanWeek, @HouseDemocrats are acting to #ProtectOurOceans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "We only have one Earth and it must be protected so that it will still be here for future generations. That's why the House voted to keep the U.S. in the #ParisClimateAgreement. Climate change is real and we must hold each other accountable. #WorldEnvironmentDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "The 1994 Crime Bill banned assault weapons and put 100,000 more cops on the beat. It also reduced "mandatory minimum" sentences and offered alternatives to incarcerations. I agree with Clarence Page that this is a record to tout not hide from." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Supplemental Appropriations Package Rep. William Timmons
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "All immigrants deserve an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Today, @HouseDemocrats voted to provide a pathway to citizenship for the millions of DACA, TPS, and DED recipients who make this country great. #DreamAndPromiseNow" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "While I applaud yesterday's passage of the $19.1 billion #DisasterRelief package, I am disappointed that it doesn't contain the House-passed language that would have provided much-needed funding for the Columbia Canal and the Williamsburg Regional Hospital." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The 2020 appropriations bills apply the 10-20-30 formula to 17 different accounts, three more than in Fiscal Year 2019. I am hopeful that Members on both sides of the aisle will support these targeted investments in persistent poverty communities by supporting this bill." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, and Christopher Wray - Current, Former Judiciary Chairmen Continue Oversight of Response to Alleged Sale of Human Fetal Tissue Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 4 years since the Emanuel AME shooting. 4 years without action by my Republican colleagues. We've waited long enough. The Senate must pass the #CharlestonLoophole legislation now!" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Maloney, Clyburn introduce Nonprofit Relief Act of 2019 Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "This is now the longest period in U.S. history without an increase to the federal minimum wage. Workers ought to have a living wage. The #RaiseTheWage Act would provide >180K South Carolina workers w/ an average salary increase of $3,900/year." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to join @RepMaloney in introducing this bill to lift these misplaced tax burdens off non-profits so they can direct these resources to the invaluable community services they provide." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 4th anniversary of the devastating tragedy that was the Emanuel AME Church shooting. While we offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and victims of that day, we also ought to be taking action. The House has acted. It's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Tweet - "We need to allow people to get the kind of post-secondary education that will help them achieve their dreams and aspirations, and earn a living to become productive members of society. #CancelMyDebt" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Menendez Outlines Legislation to Stop Surprise Medical Bills from Burdening Families Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
June 14, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2019 Graham on Iranian Attack in Gulf of Oman Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 13, 2019 Senators Lankford, Kaine, Tester, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect Federal Student Aid for Gold Star Families Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2019 Scott, Manchin Introduce Legislation to Expand Credit Access Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2019 Graham on Foreign Influence on American Elections Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 13, 2019 Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn to Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 13, 2019 Tweet - "For far too many students & families, the cost of higher education has meant daunting debt & a lifetime of student loan repayments. I look forward to working with @SenWarren on legislation to provide affordable access to education for all Americans. #CancelMyDebt" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Young Introduce Hud Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 U.S. Senators Smith, Cortez Masto, Scott, Cramer, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Manufactured Housing as Part of Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Young, Cortez Masto, Scott, Smith, Cramer, Introduce HUD Manufactured Housing Modernization Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Graham Reintroduces the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 12, 2019 Graham Reintroduces the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 12, 2019 Scott, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent and Combat Obesity Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will be voting on the 2020 Labor-HHS-Education funding bill. This bill invests and increases funding in areas like: education health care workforce training So that every individual has a chance at a better life." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Graham Opening Statement at Hearing on Secure and Protect Act Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 11, 2019 Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr has a duty to protect the rule of law. Instead, he is obstructing legitimate congressional oversight in a cynical effort to hide the truth from the American people. But today, we're fighting to protect our constitution. #CultureOfCorruption" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "We must #NeverForget the thousands of first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attack. I proudly co-sponsored legislation to ensure the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund will be there to help them and their families as long as they need it. #Renew911VCF" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2019 Tweet - "I support the @SenateDems demands today for a vote on the #SaveTheInternetAct to restore #NetNeutrality. Restricting internet access by any means is wrong. The Senate should join the House in voting for a free and open internet." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2019 Congressman Wilson Moves To Save The Savannah Riverfront Rep.Joe Wilson
June 10, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill Providing Tax Relief to College Scholarship Recipients Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 10, 2019 Media Advisory: Judiciary Hearing on Graham Legislation to Fix Southern Border Crisis Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 10, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the #EqualPayAct to prevent discrimination against women in pay. It's now 2019, yet we are still seeing vast differences in pay between men and women. The House has done its part. It's time for our Senate colleagues to do theirs." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Foreign Affairs Committee Letter to Pompeo on Libya Conflict Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 7, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Democrats' Amnesty Bill, H.R. 6 Rep.William Timmons
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, nearly 100 people in the U.S. fall victim to gun violence. The House has taken action to provide commonsense solutions to #EndGunViolence. It's time for the Senate to do the same. #WearOrange" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Today we honor all those who bravely stormed those beaches that day, and we remember not only the lives that were lost, but also the unity of various backgrounds and religious faiths, all fighting to preserve our freedoms." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Permanent Reauthorization of Bulletproof Vest Grant Program Signed into Law Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 5, 2019 Lowey, Fortenberry, Coons, Graham, Kaine, Gardner Introduce Partnership Fund for Peace Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
June 5, 2019 Reed, Menendez, Graham, Paul, Murphy, Leahy, Young Announce 22 Joint Resolutions to Block Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE without Congressional Approval Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
June 5, 2019 ICYMI: In Response to Graham, Officials Agree on Important Step to Reduce Fentanyl Trafficking, Overdose Deaths Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "In South Carolina, we know the effects of #ClimateCrisis on our oceans. We're seeing warmer ocean temperatures, rising sea levels, and an abhorrent amount of trash being dumped in their waters. During #CapitolHillOceanWeek, @HouseDemocrats are acting to #ProtectOurOceans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "We only have one Earth and it must be protected so that it will still be here for future generations. That's why the House voted to keep the U.S. in the #ParisClimateAgreement. Climate change is real and we must hold each other accountable. #WorldEnvironmentDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "The 1994 Crime Bill banned assault weapons and put 100,000 more cops on the beat. It also reduced "mandatory minimum" sentences and offered alternatives to incarcerations. I agree with Clarence Page that this is a record to tout not hide from." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Rep. Timmons Votes No on Supplemental Appropriations Package Rep.William Timmons
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "All immigrants deserve an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Today, @HouseDemocrats voted to provide a pathway to citizenship for the millions of DACA, TPS, and DED recipients who make this country great. #DreamAndPromiseNow" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "While I applaud yesterday's passage of the $19.1 billion #DisasterRelief package, I am disappointed that it doesn't contain the House-passed language that would have provided much-needed funding for the Columbia Canal and the Williamsburg Regional Hospital." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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